Explore the Family Name Palczewski
The meaning of Palczewski
Polish: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Palczew, in Łódź, Masovian and Greater Poland voivodeships, Palczewo in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Palcza and Palczowice in Lesser Poland Voivodeship; derived from a nickname, Palec, from palec ‘finger’, ‘toe’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dariusz, Andrzej, Jacek, Wladyslaw, Wojciech.
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How common is the last name Palczewski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Palczewski had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,610th and by 2010, it had fallen to 73,215th, marking a change of -2.24. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 254 to 265, representing a 4.33% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #73,215 | -2.24% |
| Count | 254 | 265 | 4.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Palczewski
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Palczewski surname identify as White, with an increase from 95.67% in 2000 to 96.60% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (3.94%) identified as belonging to two or more races, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Palczewski surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This information is also based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 96.6% | 0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |